Edge protection solves a wide range of storage, stacking, shipping, and product protection challenges. From an e-commerce/direct ship standpoint, edge protection is an effective solution to safeguarding against potential damage that could occur during transit to the customer’s doorstep...

It’s likely that every day, your company packs products into corrugated boxes to keep them safe in transit. You’ve done if for years. So, is it possible you’re using the wrong box? Absolutely. There are a lot of basic elements that go into a box’s design and using the wrong one can be a costly mistake that a lot of companies make. Here are the most common misconceptions we’ve seen people make about corrugated boxes...

Change is coming from the top with some of the world’s largest manufacturers making initiatives and encouraging their customers and other businesses alike to be more mindful with their choices. If you’re looking for some sustainability inspiration, find out more about the packaging operations of these four companies that have achieved or are working towards establishing operations that send zero waste to the landfill...

Guest post by Meleesa Johnson, director at Marathon County Solid Waste. Waste recovery and recycling professionals rarely have any influence over the beginning of the life of a product. You see, we are the forgotten people when it comes to the beginnings of a product and its packaging...

Effective packaging needs to protect the product while being cost effective. A simple statement, but often a complex and confusing process for many companies. Having full visibility of the distribution environment by tracing your product’s journey from production to consumption is crucial during packaging design...

Due to a shift in consumer shopping behaviors and heightened expectations from buyers, the ability to effectively package and deliver a product safely is crucial. A product’s packaging is just as much of a representation of a company as the product itself. This is why we have created the Packlytics Packaging Test Lab...

To keep your case sealer's tape head running at top operating performance, routine maintenance is required. Breakdowns can be costly. Save money and extend the life cycle of your tape heads by following this daily maintenance checklist and troubleshooting guide...

Outdated adhesive equipment can lead to downtime and missed production goals. Long heat times and plugging are common issues that arise over time. Charring is the biggest problem with hot melt application systems and often leads to nozzle plugging. Char occurs over time from thermal and oxidative degradation, which alters the properties of the adhesive causing it to clump up...

With continued use, it’s inevitable that packaging equipment parts will begin to wear and eventually stop working. Regular preventative maintenance and the use of quality parts are vital to the operation of your case sealer. Maintain peak performance of your case sealer with regular inspection of these key items...

Adhering to a preventative maintenance plan is the number one recommendation to improve the lifespan of your packaging equipment. By routinely cleaning and inspecting your equipment, you can prevent the issues before they occur. This ultimately leads to a drastic reduction in downtime and repair costs...